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Govt- Politics 8/8/2008 at 8:17 AM EDT

How Many Votes Does Obama Need?

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How Many Votes Does Obama Need?

It has finally been proven that Gore won the popular vote in 2000 and that Kerry won the popular vote in 2004. But both conceded to Bush. Yet Democrats still appear to believe that if Obama wins the popular vote, he might not concede to McCain. What is the magic threshhold popular vote that could stop a Democratic presidential candidate from conceding to a Republican?

If Obama gets a simple majority of the popular vote, he won't concede.
       20% from 1 votes
If Obama gets at least 60% of the popular vote he won't concede.
       20% from 1 votes
Obama would need at least 70% of the popular vote not to concede.
       0% from 0 votes

There is no magic threshhold -- Democrats don't count the votes.
       60% from 3 votes

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